About Igor Kesaev
Born 1966. Igor Kesaev is a Russian and Cypriot businessperson and entrepreneur.
Igor Albertovich Kesaev (; born 30 October 1966) is a Russian billionaire retail businessman.
Personal life Kesaev was born in the North Ossetian city of Ordzhonikidze (now known as Vladikavkaz / Dzaudzhikau). Kesaev received a bachelor's degree from the Moscow Institute of International Relations. The European Union and the United Kingdom also sanctioned him in 2022 in relation to the Russo-Ukrainian War. The EU cited his close links and economic ties to state security and military personnel through his various business holdings.
The United States sanctioned Kesaev in May 2023.
On 27 June 2024 the Council of Ministers of Cyprus retracted Kesaev's passport. Kesaev was naturalized as a citizen of Cyprus on 25 May 2012 during the presidency of Demetris Christofias.
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Who is Igor Kesaev?
Russian billionaire retail businessman (born 1966)
When was Igor Kesaev born?
Igor Kesaev was born on 30 October 1966 in Vladikavkaz.
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Igor Kesaev is a businessperson and entrepreneur.
What nationality is Igor Kesaev?
Igor Kesaev is Russian and Cypriot.
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